Russia
Legislation , International , Infrastructure , Pipelines
US, European Lawmakers Issue Statement Opposing Nord Stream 2
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel last month reached an agreement that allows the pipeline that will take Russian gas to Germany to proceed.
International , Infrastructure , Pipelines
Merkel Defends US Nord Stream 2 Deal as Ukraine Cries Foul
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on July 22 defended a deal with the United States that allows the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to proceed as a pragmatic compromise, but Ukraine said the agreement was too weak to ensure Russia behaves the way Kyiv and the West want.
Markets , Trade , International , Pipelines
US, Germany to Vow Action on Russia in Nord Stream 2 Deal
U.S. officials insist they continue to oppose the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, but said the U.S.-German agreement would mitigate the possibility of Russia using energy as a weapon.
Natural Gas , Trade , International , Pipelines
Biden, Merkel Fail to Resolve Differences over Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
“Good friends can disagree,” Biden told reporters after two meetings with Merkel at the White House where they discussed Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline.
Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Putin: Russia Ready to Fill Nord Stream 2 with Gas
Putin tells an economic forum that the first line has been completed.
Midstream
Hungary Agrees to 15-Year Gas Deal with Gazprom
Western partners register concern over reliance on Russian gas.
Drilling
KCA Deutag Secures Platform Drilling Contracts worth $550 Million
KCA Deutag has secured a contract award and two contract extensions for platform drilling services in Russia, U.K. and the Norwegian North Sea, the company said on June 2.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) , Natural Gas , Trade , Methane , International
US Gas Export Projects Pursue Emissions Cuts to Assuage Foreign Buyers
America’s LNG exporters are unveiling efforts to slash carbon emissions from new facilities as they look to keep new multibillion-dollar projects on track amid mounting climate pressures.
Construction , Pipelines
Russia: Nord Stream 2 Testing to Start Next Week
Move follows the US waiving sanctions against company building the natural gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Germany, US Hold Talks on Nord Stream 2
Merkel dispatched two top aides to find a compromise with the Biden administration.